Lebanese Lentil Soup

Prepare yourself... this soup is amazing. I also add carrots and tomato (both diced) to up the veggie content. Carrots go in with the potatoes and tomatoes go in at the very end (I throw them in about 5 min before serving... Plus I save a bit of fresh cilantro to throw in at the very end as well so it is green and fresh).

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I sauted the onions for a long time until they are pretty much carmelized, and I do not use as much lemon juice as the recipe calls for, but I love this soup! I can't think of anything so healthy that tastes so good! I am a beginner, and this is my favorite. Thank you!!

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I really enjoyed this soup. You must really love cilantro to like this! I loved the mix of flavors with the lentils, spincah, and potatoes. Lots of garlic, lots of cilantro. Thanks Miss Annie!

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Perfect soup, Am I in heaven? This is one of the top 3 soups I've ever made. I wonder if you need to be a cilantro lover...and if you are - you can't pass this one up! I added carrots and didn't have a lemon on hand. I added a little rice wine vinegar to compensate. Will definitely buy a lemon for this soup next time. Thanks so much for this recipe!

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A really good soup and very close to what I had growing up in a middle eastern home. The cinnamon does give it that exotic taste. Added shredded carrots and celery, bay leaves, and used 8 cups chicken stock and 4 cups of water. 1 large potato. Cilantro a little strong. Might use parsley next time, instead. Basically the paste is a pistou, I think? And a wonderful idea to use in these types of hearty soups.

Still have a huge pot in the fridge and I'm going to break it down into smaller portions and freeze.

May add a broiled italian sausage for me later on, but definitely something to have on hand when a vegetarian night is in order. Thank you, Miss Annie - this is truly comforting.

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This was a very good soup. The cinnamon really adds depth of flavor. Thank you for posting.

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Just couldnt get this one to taste right, it was missing 'substance'; tried adding 3 chx bullion cubes, doubled cilantro, added black pepper, and lots more salt... maybe a bit of diced tomato would do the trick? Sorry.

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YUM! This soup is excellent! I always crave soups in the fall, and this definitely didn't disappoint. I used some chicken broth with the water, and added some crumbled bacon on top (both needed to be used up). I also added a little cayenne pepper to give it a kick. Thanks again Miss Annie - your recipes are always wonderful!

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Easy to make and great flavor. The leftovers were also quite good. Thanks

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Mmm, Mmm, good! The lebanese flavors are so appealing. I used 1/2 water and 1/2 chicken stock. Thank you for posting this terrific recipe!

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I am sorry but my daughter did not like this lentil soup recipe and she's the reason I make lentil soup. She loves bean soups, especially lentil. But I think the lentils in this soup was all creamy and she likes the lentils distinguishable from the rest. I thought the flavors was good. Thank you.

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This was delicious. I was unsure of using cinnamon but decided to go ahead and follow the recipe as posted. It was unlike any other soup I'd ever had but I really liked the mix of flavors. I will definately make this again. Next time I will double it up and freeze single servings of it.

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I make this soup once every 2 months. I worked in a Lebanese restaurant and it was almost identical to it! I do add chopped carrots with the potatoes and I also add a vegetable boullion and don't add salt. The cinnamon is the best, although it seems strange, it gives it the flavor! EVERYONE loves it.

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This was the first time I made it and it came out amazing!! Thank you!!

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This is an excellent soup. I halved it and added about 4 cups extra water (you really need it because it boils out really quickly while cooking). This is probably one of the tastiest and healthiest soups I've ever eaten. And it tastes so fresh.

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Wow Wow Wow! This was fantastic. Admittedly we are a huge fans of cilantro and love Lebanese food. My Lebanese love and his cousin both gave it a thumbs up and said this is the way that Lentil Soup is supposed to taste. We followed the directions exactly except for, using a little less olive oil, exchanging vegetable broth for 2/3 of the water, and used fresh spinach instead of frozen. We also had some fresh-from-the- farmer's-market-this-morning organic potatoes and onions that contributed to the wholesome goodness of this soup. We used a mixture of black lentils, yellow split peas and orange lentils (it looked like a halloween treat before we started cooking them). My best friend who helped me make it was thrilled that there was enough for her to take some home with her. We will definitely be making this again. Thanks for a wonderful and unique recipe.

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We just use kale instead of cilantro or spinach, and blend it into a paste with the garlic. It's yummy with yogurt!

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This is the most wonderful soup! I actually made it this past winter, and I couldn't eat it all by myself, so I froze half of it and forgot about it. I found it in my freezer the other day, and it is still AMAZING...I looove the cinnamon and lemon juice in it. I'm going to make it again soon!

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Was not at all like the lebanese lentil soups I have had. I did not enjoy--- sorry!

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No question this soup is worth 5 stars. I like that it was not too thick like some lentil soups it has body and just the right texture. We love garlic & cilantro so this combination is wonderful Not too fond of cooked spinach so this was a great way to sneak it in. Served it hot Thanks Miss Annie for another tsty recipe

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